PTSD and Beyond

Feedback: A People Skills for PTSD and Mental Health with Coach and Trainer, Kate Nasser

Feedback. Doesn't that word automatically make you cringe? Why is that? Why does the word "feedback" automatically get a negative reaction? Part of the answer is our experiences have taught us that feedback was given when we did something wrong...so, feedback is associated with negativity. To further complicate matters, folks with PTSD and other mental health challenges can get triggered, experience hypervigilance, or even get super anxious when on the receiving end of feedback.

The good news is that our reactions to feedback can be positive! Feedback challenges can be over come with developing the people skills to trust that others are fair and receive feedback without fear or defensive reactionary behaviors!

How can I do that - you ask?!? Great question, btw...this week's PTSD and Beyond guest is the one and only Kate Nasser! Kate, aka The People Skills Coach™, has served F500 leaders for over 30 years teaching them the people skills needed to gain a sense of confidence and skill regarding feedback. She holds a Master's in Organizational Psychology and is the author of, Leading Morale, a book that focuses on treating people with respect and dignity! Kate is also the founder and host of the long-running global weekly Twitter Chat, #PeopleSkillsChat (Sunday at 10 a.m. ET).

This week's PTSD and Beyond episode is uplifting and validating as Kate shares with listeners and our PTSD and Beyond community the true meaning of feedback, how to identify what feedback is and is NOT, why mindset helps people overcome the fear of feedback, tips on building confidence when on the receiving end of feedback, and ways to practice giving and receiving feedback.

Being able to be open to other's views can empower people to live with less stress, more success, and even more confidence!

Give a listen to this week's PTSD and Beyond episode and download, share, comment, and to find out more about Kate Nasser and her services take a look here:

Kate Nasser, MA

Blog: www.KateNasser.com/articles

Twitter: @KateNasser

Twitter Chat: #PeopleSkillsChat every Sunday at 10 a.m. ET

Facebook: Kate Nasser, The People Skills Coach™

 

Overcoming Anxiety & Childhood Trauma with Gigi Langer, Ph.D.

Growing up in an alcoholic home, Dr. Gigi Langer, shares her healing journey of overcoming trauma and anxiety. In this week's episode of PTSD and Beyond, Dr. Langer explains characteristics of adults with childhood trauma, how substance abuse, codependency, and sexual compulsions manifest in people with PTSD, and specific tools that can help people make healthier choices in their lives.

Dr. Langer shares details of her recovery including insights into why we cannot begin to heal until we stop numbing out with self-defeating choices and using cognitive, energetic, and spiritual sources were the biggest help in recovery which manifested into her book, 50 Ways to Worry Less Now, providing help to others!

Listen, download, share, and leave a comment about this week's PTSD and Beyond Podcast interview with Dr. Gigi Langer. To find more about Dr. Langer, her work, and to connect, visit Dr. Langer here:

Website: www.gigilanger.com

Twitter: @Gigi_Langer

Instagram: GigiLangerWorryLessNow

Reiki, Holitic Health, & PTSD: Interview with Retired Lt. Paramedic Tim Grutzius

Holistic Health is something that's been around for years and yet, it still holds a mystery. In this week's episode of PTSD and Beyond, we welcome retired Lieutenant-Paramedic from the Alsip Fire Department, Tim Grutzius.

Tim shares his healing journey with PTSD and his mission to make this world a better place to live by assisting others in achieving a more balanced life. During this journey, Tim earned certifications from the American Council on Exercise in both Personal Training and Health Coaching. He also holds a Diploma in Holistic Health Practice and Certificate in Wellness Consulting from the American College of Healthcare Sciences. Additionally, he is certified as a Usui Reiki Master. All of these learnings lead to Tim creating Cent'Anni Life, a wellness services company.

One of Tim's favorite quotes is by Kate Forsyth: "May my heart be kind, my mind fierce, and my spirit brave."

For more information about Tim Grutzius, his wellness services, and Cent'Anni Life, you can find Tim here:

Web: Cent'Anni Life

Twitter: @Holisticff

Email: timothygrutzius@centannilife.com

 

 

 

 

Dr. Deb Interviews Taylor Jacobson, Founder and CEO of Focusmate

Productivity. Wow.What exactly does that word even mean in a world of COVID19? One day life at work was in an office and then next day, a majority of people began working remotely. While remote working isn't new, this level of people working from home is new and this new experience is increasing isolation, desire for authentic connections, and meaningful relationships.

Enter, Taylor Jacobson, Founder and CEO of Focusmate; A person with an idea pitched to his friend. From that one idea, Taylor decided to try it out. From the feedback and interest, Focusmate was created!

Focusmate is a virtual coworking platform where you're paired up with a random coworker from all over the world! How does it work? You choose a time to work, Focusmate pairs you with an virtual accountability partner where you (and they) experience a live, virtual coworking session that will keep you on task, focused, and experience human connection!

Listen to this week's PTSD and Beyond Podcast to learn more about Taylor Jacobson and Focusmate! For more information about Focusmate, to sign-up (it's free), go to: www.Focusmate.com

Remember to post your comments, share, and send suggestions of guest and topics you'd like to hear on the PTSD and Beyond Podcast.

Thank you for your continued support!

Best,

Dr. Deb

Stress Relief and PTSD - Dr. Deb interviews Brett Cotter, Author and Stress Relief Expert

Brett Cotter is a stress relief expert specializing in group facilitation, one-on-one coaching with Veterans. He also founded www.StressIsGone.org, a 501(c)(3) that serves high-risk demographics such as military veterans and inner city youth. Brett is the author of, “3 Keys to Managing PTSD”, a workbook to help combat veterans reduce stress symptoms.  He received training from the Himalayan Institute and a Shaolin Grand Master. Brett is a member of the International Honor Society in Psychology, American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress, National Center for Crisis Management, and the Stress Coaching Association. 

Compounding Your Confidence w/Jill Johnson, MBA

"Fear, doubt & anxiety are experienced by everyone – even people who appear confident." ~ Jill Johnson, MBA

What if there was a pro-active approach to building (and finding) your confidence that acted as a powerful way to take back control. Control in and of your life.  What if there were 3 fundamental keys to developing this confidence? What if this pro-active approach would be especially important for anyone trying to rebuild their life?

This week's episode of PTSD and Beyond, our guest is best-selling author and consultant, Jill Johnson, MBA.

Jill shares insights from her international award-winning book, Compounding Your Confidence. We talk about how confidence is a life skill necessary to achieve success, 3 key tips to building confidence, and how this skill can off-set symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, depression, and increase mental wellness.

Jill also shares her story and how words influence confidence. Jill's articles have been appeared in over 120 magazines. She has been quoted in a variety of publications including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Money Magazine, Inc., and Forbes.

To learn more about Jill Johnson, MBA...connect with her here:

Website: www.jcs-usa.com

Twitter: @JillJohnsonUSA

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnsonConsultingServices/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jilljohnsonusa/

Give a listen. Share your thoughts and remember to like and forward this podcast to anyone you think would find it helpful!

Mindfulness - Dr. Deb Interviews Chantal Doriott, Founder and Head Coach of Mindful Way Coaching

Mindfulness. A word that has many meanings. And it doesn't require that you sit in silence for hours!

This week’s PTSD and Beyond Podcast guest is Chantal Doriott, MMT. Chantal brings her experiences as a Mindfulness and Meditation Teacher and shares with us how to use mindfulness and meditation to reduce stress and heighten awareness. Chantal also share with us the differences between mindfulness and meditation as well as ways to incorporate both into our daily lives.

Cool Kids – to learn more about Chantal Doriott, MMT and her work…find her here:

www.mindfulwaycoaching.com

www.Facebook.com/mindfulwaycoaching

Remember, to comment, like, share, and suggest topics for future episodes!

Stay safe. Be well.

In love and light,

Dr. Deb

Refocus, Restart, ReZoom

Do you have a goal you'd like to achieve this year?
Do you need help in figuring out the steps to plan?

If you said "yes" to any of these then How often do we have a goal and wish we could restart? Well today we can.... #PTSDandBeyond

Let Go of the Suitcase

At PTSD and Beyond we provide many types of listening themes from interviews to prose. Today's special episode is poetry. Listen and enjoy.

Believe

What happens when we believe? What happens when we believe and others around us don't? How does "Believe" affect our mental health, goals, recovery, and healing? This week's PTSD and Beyond Episode covers the topic of Believe. We also share snippets from others and their thoughts around these questions. Listen on...